Rutherford County, North Carolina's estimated 2024 population is 66,069 with a growth rate of 0.86% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rutherford County, North Carolina is the 44th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 67,739 and has seen a growth of -2.47% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 68,879 | 562 | 0.82% |
| 2028 | 68,317 | 562 | 0.83% |
| 2027 | 67,755 | 562 | 0.84% |
| 2026 | 67,193 | 562 | 0.84% |
| 2025 | 66,631 | 562 | 0.85% |
| 2024 | 66,069 | 562 | 0.86% |
| 2023 | 65,507 | 562 | 0.87% |
| 2022 | 64,945 | 329 | 0.51% |
| 2021 | 64,616 | 130 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 64,486 | -2,545 | -3.8% |
| 2019 | 67,031 | 310 | 0.46% |
| 2018 | 66,721 | 163 | 0.24% |
| 2017 | 66,558 | 240 | 0.36% |
| 2016 | 66,318 | -90 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 66,408 | -179 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 66,587 | -279 | -0.42% |
| 2013 | 66,866 | -361 | -0.54% |
| 2012 | 67,227 | -197 | -0.29% |
| 2011 | 67,424 | -315 | -0.47% |
| 2010 | 67,739 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 56,918 | 3,131 | 5.82% |
| 1980 | 53,787 | 6,450 | 13.63% |
| 1970 | 47,337 | 2,246 | 4.98% |
| 1960 | 45,091 | -1,265 | -2.73% |
| 1950 | 46,356 | 779 | 1.71% |
| 1940 | 45,577 | 5,125 | 12.67% |
| 1930 | 40,452 | 9,026 | 28.72% |
| 1920 | 31,426 | 3,041 | 10.71% |
| 1910 | 28,385 | 3,284 | 13.08% |
| 1900 | 25,101 | 6,331 | 33.73% |
| 1890 | 18,770 | 3,572 | 23.5% |
| 1880 | 15,198 | 2,077 | 15.83% |
| 1870 | 13,121 | 1,548 | 13.38% |
| 1860 | 11,573 | -1,977 | -14.59% |
| 1850 | 13,550 | -5,652 | -29.43% |
| 1840 | 19,202 | 1,645 | 9.37% |
| 1830 | 17,557 | 2,206 | 14.37% |
| 1820 | 15,351 | 2,149 | 16.28% |
| 1810 | 13,202 | 2,449 | 22.78% |
| 1800 | 10,753 | 2,945 | 37.72% |
| 1790 | 7,808 | -61,071 | -88.66% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54,235 | 83.85% |
| Black or African American | 5,585 | 8.63% |
| Two or more races | 2,849 | 4.4% |
| Other race | 1,532 | 2.37% |
| Asian | 351 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 122 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.01% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 26,273 | 2.41 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Married | 12,176 | 2.98 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Non Family | 9,204 | 1.19 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Female | 3,115 | 3.29 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
| Male | 1,778 | 3.32 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
73.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,472 | 9.57% |
| Associates Degree | 5,355 | 11.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,080 | 13.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,165 | 6.77% |
| High School Graduate | 14,465 | 30.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,110 | 4.51% |
| Some College | 11,101 | 23.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 39,671 | 34,369 | 8,194 |
| Black | 4,094 | 3,564 | 279 |
| Hispanic | 1,660 | 1,048 | 370 |
| 2+ Races | 1,274 | 1,213 | 446 |
| Other Race | 852 | 458 | 139 |
| Asian | 253 | 177 | 49 |
| Native American | 99 | 88 | 10 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 83.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,457 | $59,758 | $41,809 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,406 | $76,250 | $62,820 |
| High School Graduate | $34,147 | $40,063 | $23,917 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,159 | $37,099 | $22,544 |
| Overall | $36,998 | $44,511 | $28,935 |
| Some College | $34,378 | $44,355 | $27,771 |
$36,998
Average Earnings
$44,511
Average Male
$28,935
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.85% of Rutherford County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 5.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52,140 | 7,776 | 14.91% |
| Black | 5,296 | 2,459 | 46.43% |
| Multiple | 2,835 | 780 | 27.51% |
| Hispanic | 3,196 | 606 | 18.96% |
| Other | 1,483 | 265 | 17.87% |
| Asian | 336 | 69 | 20.54% |
| Native | 114 | 40 | 35.09% |
| Islander | 6 | 1 | 16.67% |
18.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.88%
Male Poverty Rate
20.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rutherford County, North Carolina is Black, with 46.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rutherford County, North Carolina is White, with 14.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.45% |
| High School | 20.15% |
| Some College | 13.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 28.63% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.3% |
| Female Employed | 11.2% |
| Male Employed | 5.96% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,564 | $83,034 |
| Households | $50,512 | $69,897 |
| Married Families | $74,757 | $96,481 |
| Non Families | $27,153 | $42,523 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
4,176
Number of Veterans
3,730
Male Veterans
446
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,731 |
| First Gulf War | 842 |
| Second Gulf War | 826 |
| Korea | 221 |
| World War II | 79 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 1,392 |
| 75+ | 892 |
| 35 to 54 | 849 |
| 55 to 64 | 781 |
| 18 to 34 | 262 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,782 | 8.56% |
| Black | 244 | 5.41% |
| Hispanic | 127 | 6.31% |
| 2+ Races | 115 | 7.11% |
| Other Race | 21 | 2.25% |
| Native American | 8 | 7.55% |
| Islander | 6 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.3%
Labor Force Participation
50.1%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.93%
Born in Rutherford County, North Carolina
96.96%
Native Born
3.04%
Foreign Born
1.34%
Non Citizen
1.7%
Naturalized
96.96% of Rutherford County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 66.93% having been born in North Carolina. 1.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.